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Mike Madigan | |
|---|---|
 Madigan in 2013 | |
| Chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois | |
| In office April 3, 1998 – February 22, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Gary LaPaille |
| Succeeded by | Robin Kelly |
| 67th and 69th Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office January 8, 1997 – January 13, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Lee Daniels |
| Succeeded by | Chris Welch |
| In office January 12, 1983 – January 11, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur Telcser |
| Succeeded by | Lee Daniels |
| Minority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office January 11, 1995 – January 8, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Lee A. Daniels |
| Succeeded by | Lee A. Daniels |
| In office January 7, 1981 – January 8, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | George Ryan |
| Succeeded by | Lee A. Daniels |
| Majority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office January 5, 1977 – January 7, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald W. Shea |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Telcser |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office January 13, 1971 – February 18, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Savickas |
| Succeeded by | Edward Guerra Kodatt |
| Constituency | 27th district (1971–1983) 30th district (1983–1993) 22nd district (1993–2021) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Joseph Madigan April 19, 1942 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Shirley Murray |
| Children | 4, including Lisa (adopted) |
| Education | University of Notre Dame (BA) Loyola University (JD) |
Michael Joseph Madigan (born April 19, 1942) is an American politician who is the former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives.[1] He was the longest-serving leader of any state or federal legislative body in the history of the United States, having held the position for all but two years from 1983 to 2021.[2] He served in the Illinois House from 1971 to 2021. He represented the 27th District from 1971 to 1983, the 30th district from 1983 to 1993, and the 22nd district from 1993 to 2021. This made him the body's longest-serving member and the last legislator elected before the Cutback Amendment.
Chicago Magazine named Madigan as the fourth most powerful Chicagoan in 2012 and as the second in both 2013 and 2014, earning him the nickname "the Velvet Hammer—a.k.a. the Real Governor of Illinois."[3][4][5] Rich Miller, editor of Illinois political newsletter the Capitol Fax, wrote, "the pile of political corpses outside Madigan's Statehouse door of those who tried to beat him one way or another is a mile high and a mile wide."[6] He was frequently considered the state's political boss and controlled all redistricting in the state for several decades, as well as being chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois for over 20 years. Madigan's patronage network in state and local bodies was extensive.
On January 11, 2021, Madigan announced he would be suspending his effort to be elected to a nineteenth term as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, and on January 13, he was replaced by fellow Democrat Chris Welch.[7][8] Madigan announced that he would resign as state representative effective at the end of February. On February 18, he announced that his resignation would take effect that same day.[9][10]
On March 2, 2022, Madigan was indicted on federal racketeering charges.[11] He is set to stand on trial on October 8, 2024.[12][13]
- ^ "Lisa Madigan defends dad's post". Chicago Sun-Times. 2002-09-21. Archived from the original on 2012-10-22. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
- ^ Mihalopoulos, Dan (14 December 2020). "Madigan's Allies Shut Down Illinois House Probe Into Embattled Speaker". WBEZ. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ "100 Most Powerful Chicagoans". Chicago Magazine. March 2012. Retrieved 2014-01-06.
- ^ "100 Most Powerful Chicagoans". Chicago Magazine. March 2013. Retrieved 2014-01-06.
- ^ "Mike Madigan". Chicago Magazine.
- ^ Miller, Rich (December 5, 2010). "Rahm vs. Madigan: Mayor would take on House speaker". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2014-01-06.
- ^ Meisel, Hannah (13 January 2021). "Chris Welch Set To Become First Black House Speaker As Madigan Fades Out". www.nprillinois.org. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
- ^ "Michael Madigan suspending campaign for House speaker". WGN-TV. 11 January 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- ^ Wall, Craig (18 February 2021). "Mike Madigan, longtime IL House speaker and representative, announces resignation after 50 years in post". ABC 7 Chicago. Archived from the original on 2021-02-19. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- ^ Miller, Rich (February 18, 2021). "*** UPDATED x4 - Zahdan won't be appointed *** Madigan resigns effective today". Capitol Fax. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ Meisner, Jason; Long, Ray (March 2, 2022). "Ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan, long the state's most powerful pol, indicted on federal racketeering charges". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "The toppling of Michael Madigan: How his reign as speaker ended and Emanuel 'Chris' Welch's emerged". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ "Former Speaker Michael Madigan's racketeering trial delayed until October".